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The Packard Humanities Institute

Los Altos, California  ·  EIN 943038401  ·  Private foundation

The Packard Humanities Institute is a California-based grantmaker. In its latest 990-PF filing it reported $3.6M in annual giving against $841.7M in assets. This page documents the 107 grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for The Packard Humanities Institute — who they fund, what they prioritize, and what to know before reaching out.

$3.6M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$841.7M
Total assets
107
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What The Packard Humanities Institute funds

The Packard Humanities Institute's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture.

Arts & Culture

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for The Packard Humanities Institute, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
National Philanthropic Trust
GENERAL SUPPORT
Jenkintown, PA$7.1M2022
Princeton University
SUPPORT OF FOUNDING FATHER OPERATING EXPENSES
Princeton, NJ$2.6M2022
British School of Athens
KNOSSOS RESEARCH CENTER
$2.5M2022
American School of Classical Studies in Athens
SUPPORT OF THE AGORA EXCAVATIONS POJECT
$2.5M2023
Istituto Packard Per I Beni Culturali
ARCHAEOLOGICAL CONSERVATION AND RELATED ACTIVITIES AT HERCULANEUM
$2.0M2019
Mozarteum
SUPPORT OF DIGITAL MOZART EDITION
$2.0M2019
St John's University
SUPPORT OF ST JOHN'S HILL MUSEUM AND MANUSCRIPT LIBRARY
Jamaica, NY$2.0M2022
International Mozarteum Foundation
SUPPORT FOR KEY STAFF SALARIES AND GENERAL EXPENSES OF THE DIGITAL MOZART EDITION
$2.0M2017
Stanford Theatre Foundation
STANFORD THEATRE GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSES
Los Altos, CA$2.0M2022
George Eastman Museum
SUPPORT FOR THE MOTION PICTURE DEPARTMENT
Rochester, NY$1.9M2022
Irish Institute of Hellenic Studies Athens
TO SUPPORT THE PURCHASE OF BUILDING TO HOUSE THE IRISH ISNTITUTE
$1.4M2024
Instituto Packard Per I Beni Culturali
SUPPORT THE REGULAR ACTIVITIES OF HERCULANEUM PROJECT
$1.3M2023
Stanford Theatre Foundation
CONTINUED SUPPORT INCLUDING ROOF REPLACEMENT
Los Altos, CA$1.2M2023
International Mozarteum Foundation
SUPPORT OF STAFF SALARIES AND GENERAL EXPENSES OF THE DIGITAL MOZART EDITION
$1.1M2023
Istituto Packard Per I Beni Culturali
ARCHAEOLOGICAL CONSERVATION AND RELATED ACTIVITIES AT HERCULANEUM
$1.0M2017

The Packard Humanities Institute giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2017$9.8M
2019$6.7M
2020$3.6M
2022$21.8M
2023$9.8M
2024$3.7M

How to apply for funding from The Packard Humanities Institute

The Packard Humanities Institute's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal. You can review the foundation directly at packhum.org.

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Frequently asked questions about The Packard Humanities Institute

Does The Packard Humanities Institute accept grant applications?
The Packard Humanities Institute's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does The Packard Humanities Institute fund?
The Packard Humanities Institute's grants focus on arts & culture. Recent recipients include National Philanthropic Trust, Princeton University, British School of Athens. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does The Packard Humanities Institute give in grants?
The Packard Humanities Institute reported $3.6M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $55.5M over 107 grants.
Where is The Packard Humanities Institute located?
The Packard Humanities Institute is based in Los Altos, California. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 943038401.
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About this profile. This page is built from The Packard Humanities Institute's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with The Packard Humanities Institute. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.